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Child Development & Family Studies in Pennsylvania

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Child Development & Family Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

775 students earned Human Development degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Child Development & Family Studies is the 69th most popular major out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors in Pennsylvania

Human Development majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 390
Associate Degree 182
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 168
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 168
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 168
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 16
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Master’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a human development major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of human development majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 12.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 67.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Child Development & Family Studies Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 58,560 people employed in jobs related to a human development degree, compared to 1,489,720 nationwide.

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Wages for Child Development & Family Studies Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a human development grad in the state is $29,250, compared to a typical salary of $35,830 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer human development degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

282 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,530. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

#2

Temple University

Philadelphia
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

#3

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
3,370 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,864. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,450 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Harcum College

Bryn Mawr
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,150 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,699. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $35,718 after graduation.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,039 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 43% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,864 after earning their degree at this institution.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,828. 89% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,284. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $30,282 after graduation.

#8

Lackawanna College

Scranton
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,043 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,625 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,454 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,657 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,924 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,694 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

Child Development & Family Studies Careers in PA

Some of the careers human development majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Social and Human Service Assistants 9% $33,900
Home Economics Professors 8% $0
Preschool Teachers 7% $27,450
Community and Social Service Specialists 5% $45,270
Childcare Workers 3% $21,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to human development.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 122
General Family & Consumer Sciences 2
Textile & Apparel Studies 1

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